Resident Wilderness Medicine Weekend

Eligibility: Current residents of any year of training in good standing in an accredited program. All specialties welcomed.

Objectives:* Apply evidence based medicine in pre-hospital and in hospital resuscitation of drowning patient.* Demonstrate resuscitation skills using high fidelity simulation.* Discuss current literature pertaining to drowning and submersion injuries* Complete ACA Level 3 River Rescue and Safety Skills course - Promote proactive prevention of river accidents and injuries. - Develop and practice key self-rescue skills. - Identify and avoid river hazards by understanding hydrology, hazards, and river features. - Focus on fast, low-risk strategies for early management of river accidents - Practice methods for recovering swimmers, and loose boats and equipment* Network with other residents with common interest in wilderness medicine* Develop multi-specialty team approach to care of submersion injury patients

ACA Instructor Training made possible by generous funding from Carilion Clinic Trauma Services, Dept of Emergency Medicine and Community Outreach.

Submit this form to register. Pay via Venmo @BlueRidgeAdventureMed

Please fill out the form to register. Information on payment via check or venmo will be provided. Deadline to register is August 1st. Please register as soon as possible as the number of participants is capped.